Dual Blades

Unleash high-speed attacks with Dual Blades in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne! Learn about Demon Mode, the Demon Gauge, Stamina management, and essential skills like Speed Eating.

Hey there! So you're looking to get into the Dual Blades in Monster Hunter World: Iceborne? Awesome choice! These things are pure adrenaline, letting you unleash a flurry of attacks that'll keep you and your buddies glued to the screen. They've got a sharpness meter just like most melee weapons, but the Dual Blades have two super cool unique mechanics: the red blade gauge and Demon Mode.

The red gauge fills up while you're in Demon Mode and laying into monsters with light attacks. Speaking of Demon Mode, you activate it by pressing R2. It's where you'll deal a ton more damage, but be warned – your Stamina drains like crazy while it's active. The real trick is to bounce between Demon Mode and your regular attacks. Keep an eye on that red Demon Gauge; it fills up specifically when you're in Demon Mode and using light or Triangle attacks. Once it's full, you'll want to swap out of Demon Mode to save your Stamina, but you'll still keep that awesome demonic aura and the extra damage boost!

For Dual Blades, you'll definitely want to stock up on Dash Juice – it's a lifesaver. Skills like Speed Eating are also a huge plus, and maybe even some speed-sharpening skills if you can fit them in. Honestly, the build possibilities with Dual Blades are wild, and they're just plain fun to use. You'll have a blast with them!

Starting Out with Dual Blades

When you're just starting out, the Matched Slicers are your first pair. They come from the ore tree and have three levels of sharpness. You can upgrade them all the way to Tier III using materials like Earth Crystal, Malachite Ore, and Iron Ore. At their best (Tier III), the Matched Slicers hit for 140 Damage and have four levels of sharpness, but they don't come with any extra bonuses or Affinity.

Next up are the Dual Slicers, but honestly, let's talk about the Bone Hatchets. These are your go-to if you're leaning into the bone weapon line. You'll need to Forge these at the smithy. At Tier III, they boast a base damage of 168 Damage and have no other special perks. They also look pretty sweet, especially if you're rocking the full female bone armor set – word on the street is they match!

If you're looking for some elemental punch early on, check out the Madness Pangas. These are crafted from the Jyuratodus monster parts and come with a nice water element bonus of +90. To get them to Tier III, you'll need a Gajau Whisper and four Jyuratodus Fangs. At their max, they deal 210 damage and have increased sharpness, hitting around level four.